PEORIA — The old ice cream factory in the Warehouse District appears to be adding a few new flavors.

A restaurant and banquet facility, eight to 10 apartments and other businesses are in line to occupy the largely vacant Sealtest building at 736 SW Washington St., one of its owners said Thursday.

“This is going to by one of the eye-catchers as you go on this corner,” local entrepreneur Pat Sullivan said following a Downtown Advisory Commission meeting held in the building.

“When you go to the post office, you’re going to see this building. You’re going to see it when you come down Washington Street. We’re excited. We’re working hard on it.”

Sullivan wouldn’t offer much detail. He said plans should be final later this month, and he expects a formal announcement by Aug. 1.

A trio of tenants occupies some of the 52,000-square-foot former ice cream plant at State and Washington streets. By the time Sullivan’s plan is realized, likely next year, only 5,000 vacant square feet is expected to remain.

One firm already has spoken for the residential part of the development, Sullivan said. The firm, which Sullivan wouldn’t identify, plans to use some of the apartments for office space and rent the rest for residences.

Monthly rentals are to be in the $1,100-to-$1,600 range, Sullivan said. Eventually, the entire space probably will become residential.

Infrastructure improvements in the Warehouse District, particularly the reconstruction of Washington Street, have helped spur interest in the Sealtest building, according to Sullivan.

“My phone has been ringing off the hook,” he said.

Sullivan also said he’s communicated with three prospective tenants to fill space he owns and John S. Rhodell Brewery occupies, at 619-A SW Water St. Early next year, Rhodell is to move its 16-year-old operation to the Murray Building, 100 Walnut St.

A brewery is among possible Rhodell replacements, Sullivan said. His primary business, Kelleher’s Irish Pub & Eatery, also might expand to that space. It’s located next door.

“We’ve got a few months to weigh our options,” Sullivan said.

Nick Vlahos can be reached at 686-3285 or nvlahos@pjstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @VlahosNick.